It's hoped the recent addition of a major European business hub to Shannon Airport's route offering will encourage more carriers to expand in Clare.

From next April, Lufthansa subsidiary, Discover Airlines will be running a twice weekly service to Frankurt, Germany.

It's hoped the route will target holiday makers, businesspeople and will add convenience to connecting flyers.

Meelick Deputy Cathal Crowe who's also Fianna Fáil's Spokesperson on Aviation says efforts are ongoing to expand to Brazil and Poland.